Color #1E751A Color / Colour Code #1E751A
This page shows the hex color code for color #1e751a (#1E751A). The colour is a green tone with 64% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #1E751A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#1E751A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 87, 117, and 147 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 117, 237, and 357 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #1E751A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 117 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 117 to 162 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 117 with its complement at 297 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #1E751A
Lightness variations at hue 117 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #1E751A
Design Use Cases for #1E751A
Vibrant Brand Color
#1E751A has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#1E751A at 28% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#1E751A falls in the green range (hue 117). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #1E751A (hue 117) to its complement at hue 297. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 147. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e751a, #711a75);
CSS Code for #1E751A
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About Color #1E751A (#1E751A)
#1E751A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 30 red, 117 green, and 26 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 117 degrees with 64% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #1E751A is 81/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 74% cyan, 0% magenta, 78% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #1E751A against white is 5.81:1 and against black is 3.61:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #711A75 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #1E751A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4C751A and #1A7543, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #1E751A?
- #1E751A is Color #1E751A, a green color (colour) with RGB(30, 117, 26), HSL(117, 64%, 28%), and CMYK(74%, 0%, 78%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #1E751A accessible for text?
- Against white, #1E751A has a contrast ratio of 5.81:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.61:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #1E751A?
- The complementary colour is #711A75 (hue 297). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4C751A and #1A7543. The triadic palette adds #1A1E75 and #751A1E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #1E751A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #1e751a; or rgb(30, 117, 26); or hsl(117, 64%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 117 64% 28%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.